Malbec/Rodney Strong Vineyards/Greg Morthole

We all love to discover new wines to add to our favorites list.I may have a couple additions for you today.We are talking with Greg Morthole and opening two Malbecs from Rodney Strong Vineyards.Greg is part of the amazing winemaking team at Rodney Strong,and also makes the wines for Davis Bynum. First we should take a look at the tasting notes and then enjoy a glass of Malbec as Greg Morthole tells us details on these great wines. Rich, lush and full bodied, the 2013 vintage of Malbec, displays intense aromas and flavors of blackberry, black currant, cocoa and crushed violet. This wine is structured and balanced with smooth integrated tannins and a lingering finish of toasty baking spices and vanilla. Food pairings Enjoy this wine now with braised short ribs, rosemary crusted leg of lamb or mushroom stroganoff or lay a few bottles down in your cellar to enjoy in 3 to 5 years. The Vineyards Winter of 2012 was very mild, and so was the spring of 2013, which encouraged an early bud break. The summer was warm, with a hot spell in June and some misty weather in July, though mostly warm. August and September were filled with 80-90°F days, ideal temperatures for balanced ripening. Overall the 2013 vintage proved to be warmer than any in the previous 20 years. The second Malbec is a wine available only to the wine club,but Greg will give us details on this special wine. Cheers! Click here and meet winemaker Greg Morthole.